Francis Ngannou Details Working in Sand mines at Age 10

[@gkassee37]

Works in sand mines as a kid, walks six miles to school where he doesn't have friends, risks his life to cross borders for opportunity....even if he doesn't become champion this guy is my hero.

[@Beatdownartist]

Mine too

[@aAS-wi9ks]

Right-wingers love saying black people are all about welfare lol

[@maximiliandort3489]

He's an absolute champ already

[@loganmannke9023]

Oh please believe... Hes gonna run the bigboys division for a LONG time. Just had to get a few things in order first.

[@aaronmetcalf810]

@@aAS-wi9ks wtf you talking ab?😂what in the absolute fuck does that have to do w this video or comment.

[@AZZA5102]

Joe: have you tried DMT? Francis: Yes, Dirt Mining at Ten

[@tearsnotfears08]

lol

[@TheDober109]

🤣 🤣

[@SUdatsthecalloftheWU]

🤣🤣

[@liam8821]

Brilliant

[@phillaurin7125]

Lol

[@MM-jc7uv]

This guy went through all this shit in Cameroon, left at age 26 then was jailed for 2 months for illegally crossing the Spanish border, was homeless and had nothing in France and he is now the UFC heavyweight champ... one of the most insane come up stories I’ve ever witnessed

[@friendly1016]

Same people who praise him for crossing the boarder to chase his dreams would hate him for doing it if he was a father trying to feed his family.

[@MM-jc7uv]

@@friendly1016 well obviously he shouldn’t have crossed the border illegally but he DID go to jail for it and was kicked out of Spain.

[@ChrisThomas-hg4ne]

You didn't witness shit.

[@MM-jc7uv]

@@ChrisThomas-hg4ne you get my point smartass

[@kurviskukkunen1276]

Absolutely but it's really rare and that kind of succeeding takes enormous risks in life (sometimes it's basically a gamble) you need to have the right mindset and you need to get the oppurtunity to rise. It's possible but really difficult he had a predisposed adventage cause of naturally inherited very strong physical strength he used it very well to hes advantages. He put he's energy to the right place. I'm very sure he'll be motivation for many young Black Africans out there

[@syphonunfiltered]

Francis: I was a child laborer Joe: Must have been a great workout!

[@DeepPocketsEnt]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@War-child_]

😂😢😂

[@sumuqh]

Shit man, im strong thanks to slavery

[@samegeneoldyoung1701]

😂

[@ayymol]

Nahhhhh 😂😂

[@nushnee6119]

"They are looking at me like I'm worth nothing. But technically, I'm worth more than them, because I'm working. Even though what I have is less than what they have, I deserve what I have, I worked hard for it." That's such a good quote, what an inspiration he is

[@billsussman6554]

He couldnt have been more right. He is a better person than they are. Karma, his amazing personality, and very hard work finally paid off and now he can live the life he deserves.

[@ht-th456]

Tell that to spoiled entitled pricks who flex what their parents gave them. Acting like the world revolves around them.

[@Rodjhns123]

God bless. Too many people can relate. Fuck the lazy rich

[@CalculatedMediocrity9000]

Guys chill the fk out hes talking about kids that were richer than him sure but they were still poor af african kids lol

[@MrYubble]

Tell that to investment bankers

[@shabbran]

"Child labor exists" Joe rogan: that must be a great workout

[@mikeletterst9882]

Hahahahah exactly..Joe can be ignorant sometimes

[@maryamhamid6003]

@@mikeletterst9882 not arrogant he’s practical

[@TheAdamHawk]

Ok but where is the lie

[@jonathan6009]

Joe said it was " terrible"

[@MarthMain]

I mean but it did make him strong. The human Body can become very strong and resilient. Us first world people are physically soft. That’s why he’s built like a brick shit house.

[@khalilkaddoura9341]

Thsts what the UFC forgot to do, is to promote this guy’s human side, they just portrayed him as an unstoppable monster. What an inspirational story, good on you Joe.

[@RobotHau5]

That's American advertising for you.

[@simontj8800]

You should check out the interview Francis did with Mike Tyson if you haven't already a great watch/listen

[@JBOM-qp8nq]

The ufc isn’t in the business of humanizing people. Lol they are promoting modern day gladiators. Good thing you aren’t running the show lol I could care less about his childhood. Violence is what we want.. violence is what they give us.

[@khalilkaddoura9341]

@@JBOM-qp8nq lol whats wrong with doing both? If they did that, then he would have been more relatable and probs got higher PPV numbers cause people would want him to succeed. You just a casual talking like you know shit, when you know nothing.

[@abelavich7914]

@@JBOM-qp8nq lol shut up. We’ve seen time and time again they bring fighters human side, they did a whole piece on how Conor mcgregor used to be on well fare before he became a star.

[@AndorranStairway]

From a sand miner in Cameroon, making an arduous journey across 1/3 of the length of Africa to Morocco, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar to get to Spain on his 7th attempt, finding his way to Paris after spending months in a Spanish prison, living homeless and then stumbling into MMA, training for a few years and then making it into the UFC, and then in another few short years becoming heavyweight champion, and then in another couple more years, actually getting a split decision against the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. Francis's story is one of the greatest stories of the modern era and should be told around the world.

[@highlybaked8417]

Legitimately one of the greatest athletes to ever exist

[@lockin222]

that is the will to live a better life, he has it

[@moe3005]

Every single thing he’s casually saying is a nightmare for any human being. This is why he fights so hard and speaks with such grace and etiquette.

[@grimaffiliations3671]

Check out a video called ‘ngabous road through hell’

[@the_unconventional_Indian77]

@@grimaffiliations3671 thank you I'll

[@keepcalmandblametheblackgu9164]

Three words that can end slave labour tough militant unions.

[@guidomonto3742]

@Democrats&Leftists hate White people scared that other cultures coming in your countries will hurt you?

[@meneither3834]

@Democrats&Leftists hate White people that's unlikely

[@alexisdigital]

10 years old working hard labor, being hungry, freezing during wet season, walking 2 hours to go to school, doesn't have a pen or a notebook... and he STILL made it. Mister Ngannou deserves much admiration and respect. S/O from Paris, France.

[@specterxii7541]

@Kennedy Sage Relax Sage Northcutt wannabe

[@user-qk3nq6cg7r]

@Kennedy Sage He's got a chance at redemption though. And even if he doesn't win, he's doing things in the Ufc, wtf are you doing in life.

[@rooster555555]

@Kennedy Sage u have issues bruh

[@lewiskirby6256]

@Kennedy Sage yeah man I bet he’s absolutely petrified and certainly does not want ‘smoke’ in a KZbin comment section.

[@KM-mt5gx]

@Kennedy Sage I'd say Francis could shut you up though Kenny boy.

[@andaralo7164]

It's documented that Ngannou is physically strong. But notice how he smiles when talking about his hardships, he's a strong person. Inspirational.

[@Desi365]

I wishe he had asked him how he did not succumb to anger

[@IS-uh5yj]

When you experience nothing. You remember fondly the bonds you had or have with your past self to your current self and vise versa. The smile is really a sign of wisdom and freedom.

[@sandeepsanghera1069]

@@garrettbischoff3817 we don't have "everything" in the USA... People don't even have houses. Most mortgage condos or rent apartments. 🤷

[@87TheAnswer]

This kind of thing should be shown in schools

[@flowgangsemaudamartoz7062]

@@garrettbischoff3817 Safety nets still dont save you from hardship tho. I know some kids here in Germany dirt-poor, their parents being in said safety net. These kids have to go trough some shit, man. Few of them will ever com to the level of this fella here. I think you also have to be born with a little bit of a warrior spirit, so to say.

[@wjopw4889]

This is why Tyson Fury could not bully Francis Ngannu. The man worked in sand mines at 10 years old. I think of the scene from “Conan the Barbarian” with Conan working in the mill at about the same age and developed into a warrior. Ngannu’s story is so inspirational.

[@koen4261]

ngannou also cant be bullyd mentally bec he been tru all that. With boat on ocean

[@JesseP.Watson]

The only question is, where is the wizard that killed his mother...?

[@multiverseofmalice7795]

​@@JesseP.WatsonUFC president, Dana white

[@elnegroik]

🤣@@multiverseofmalice7795

[@abdenourbnz1275]

I don't know why I read it as "Conan O'Brien" and thought you made a joke

[@lalotothemax]

"As long as you have a dream and believe in yourself, I think success is just a matter of time" Francis Ngannou

[@mrillis9259]

Stipe, enters the chat.

[@Skiddla]

powerful

[@dr.cornbread3299]

@@mrillis9259 winning the title doesnt define success. Coming from where he came from to where he is now he already succeeded, champion or not

[@medinbeqiri8346]

@@mrillis9259 alright we get it stipe is a technical bad ass that will make Ngannou look like a amateur but can we praise and respect Ngannou for what he has and for what he’s been through? He’s a great fighter and person in he’s own right.

[@czarnylfernando17]

@@mrillis9259 *just a matter of time, we'll see

[@FireFilmsMedia]

They should make a movie on Francis' life story.. amazing

[@Ridiculizer]

Why don't we just enjoy the reality of the situation?

[@kevin084life]

@@Ridiculizer Nah I wanna see a film to. What they could be able to construct from a cinematic standpoint could be special. I went to art school so I'm getting sappy with it sorry.

[@VA-gu1jq]

@@Ridiculizer We clearly are.. A movie about him would be a very inspiring story too. You know, so people besides us would know about it too.

[@thomasneedham1224]

@@Ridiculizer becuase I want other kids in Africa struggling today to see that they too can make it like Francis. Okay mr I on,y care about myself?

[@acesul8811]

@@thomasneedham1224 No they can't. There are 100+ million children under the age of 10 doing physical work in mines, particularly rare earth mines. They are slaves. They are not going to be inspired out of slavery. He had it easy compared to the typical Nigerian cobalt miner minor.

[@pedropierre9594]

Im not jealous of his money, im jealous of his mental strength.

[@thefunnymadman]

Same.

[@bigboiidex3212]

Big facts.

[@superyRun]

Amen, brother!

[@kgmmexicogarcia9152]

I'm not motivated of his status I'm motivated of his mental strength

[@Mr47CRO]

You are envious not jealous. 2 different things.

[@deathmetalsl]

I've been listening to this episode on commutes to and from work and the part where he talks about being ostracized for not having any food share with the group of kids during school break absolutely broke me. It's incredibly humbling to hear this man talk about his journey to where he is now and he doesn't have an ounce of self pity in his body even after everything he has been through. A lot of people can learn a lot from adjusting their attitudes accordingly. What an astonishing and incredible human being.

[@JulioAbel90]

I was shocked as well that his colleagues didn't share a bit of food. That is strange. Living under communism in eastern europe made everyone come together to make sure everyone eats. And they were just kids, how the hell did they not share food :(

[@Beenuploadingonytsince2006]

Dckrider

[@breckbilbrey4053]

@@Beenuploadingonytsince2006stay mad

[@twomp5613]

@@Beenuploadingonytsince2006stfu

[@Savignylol]

If you want to feel better, do not, and I repeat, DO NOT watch the 1995 Hollywood film "Congo".

[@t0mbrb222]

He is the nicest scariest person on the planet

[@mattsmith9465]

Quite often the scariest ones are the nicest when you speak to them

[@SociaIIy]

They're normally on standby mode until you provoke them

[@JPARKERZ28]

Sadly the most evil humans on planet earth, past, present, or future look no different then that face in your bathroom mirror...

[@mattsmith9465]

@@SociaIIy that's true also I think maybe they are being extra nice because they know they appear scary, just to put you at ease abit, I had a friend when I was young who's nickname was 'Tiny' but he was 7 ft 1 and easily 300lbs but he was the most gentle speaking man I ever met in my life

[@johnholmes2745]

The antithesis of small man syndrome

[@Lincoln257]

Francis Ngannou: Talks for 2 minutes Me: Instantly becomes his #1 fan

[@PepeLa_]

@Beta Simp Shut up

[@nickcabrera3087]

Same, I immediately went to his Instagram and gave him a follow after the video ended. This man deserves all the exposure he can get, he worked vehemently to be where he is today and I have nothing but respect for him because of that.

[@Lincoln257]

@Beta Simp - Actually I have one of those giant #1 foam fingers, so that pretty much makes it official.

[@eltoro9446]

Sounds like the kind of voices that you hear in KZbin videos that are meant to soothe you and make you fall asleep

[@mattyrat4958]

*Francis talks about brutal child labor and his childhood being taken* Joe: "That's a great workout!"

[@buttpee6999]

So you can thank that you had to shovel sand when you were 10 for pennies a day. That’s why your so strong.... And then Toe fuckin doubles down on it

[@hootiehootheblowphish4109]

To be fair, Joe did say it was terrible Francis had to do that. This comment was still funny though.

[@gianni.santi.]

Yup. Lack of empathy here.

[@blakeb9964]

Yeah I don't like how rogan fetishizes shit. "Oh man, you did brutal child labor, that made you so tough." You can tell he did t fucking enjoy it...who would ? But rogan acts like it's some cool thing. What a weirdo.

[@hunteressthompson5878]

@@blakeb9964 Yeah wtf like he's a character in a movie or something. It fits his weird fetish for athletes like Francis or Brock Lesnar

[@adarshrajbhatt6557]

Almost in tears. The sadness in his voice is so, so palpable. His eyes reflect a deadness and desolation in them. I think Joe's silence while Francis spoke reflects how Joe too was affected by Francis's heavy sadness.

[@panafrican.nation]

f*** I was feeling the same way. But the truth is isolation if taken positively is good. There were kids in my high school in Kenya who were super good in class because they were "uncool" -- came from tough conditions in very rural areas, with rural accents etc. Some of them are living very good lives now. Kobe Bryant has also talked about basketball acting as solace for him as a young kid. Isolation is a double-edged sword

[@shynebayarea510]

Man up..

[@shynebayarea510]

​@panafrican.nation man your soft a$$ up

[@maxastna5939]

This guy had the childhood that every grandparent claims to have had

[@siddharthnandi8567]

lmao those same grandparents sit on their asses all day watching news

[@thelandgravine]

Ding! ding! ding !

[@owenhunt]

He is the Grandparent everybody wants, but don't deserve

[@0sba]

@@siddharthnandi8567 One of my grandfathers had to live through ww2 on eggs, oatmeal and goat's milk as his father died to the bombing of Rotterdam. He had to start working at 12 years old even though he was smart enough to go to university, and that was even in the "rich" Netherlands. If you look at other countries like Poland, there were entire cities living like my grandfather had to and it left a mark on their generation and those that followed; my mother was very successful thanks to the mindset she inherited from the experience of my grandfather so I'd say you should be proud of the struggles your ancestors went trough as it shows grit that you can rely on when things go bad, too.

[@siddharthnandi8567]

@@0sba mate i'm not denying the struggles it's just that i hate it when they compare it with ours. My grandfather in-law was a war vet as well and he was a humble man who lived till 80, worked out almost daily and lived like any 30 year old man would do which really became my inspiration

[@quintonsmith8845]

Francis Nganou makes you feel so ungrateful. This guy is a gem of a person.

[@Alex-ander9]

I think more than anything he helps others understand their privilege from a new perspective. Totally agree tho, remarkable man!

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

Ain't easy in Africa bro...that part about frustration hit different.

[@harrythehomosapien8179]

He is incredible!

[@larjkok1184]

@@thefacelessquestion3333 It hit different, did it?

[@ReefaRilla13]

I just finished the whole podcast and realized I was visiting Tangiers for fun in the same month he was there trying repeatedly to cross over into Spain. Made me feel awful, the inequality in this world is insane to think about.

[@Loso561]

“I’m not a fairy tale , I’m not a story that you watch on TV , read in a book , I’m a fact , as long as you have a dream and believe in yourself the success will happen in time “ Francis Ngannou

[@charliemoore7760]

Unbelievably inspiring words coming out of the mouth of the new heavyweight champion. Awesome

[@zodsinclair8500]

Powerful.... Muscles words thoughs, being!

[@Edubb336]

Super powerful

[@emperorpower4714]

Great

[@coolthinzOfficial]

💯Legendary 🤩💝🇨🇲

[@bfstackledirect]

A hardworking, gentle hearted, honest man out of the ring. A warrior within.

[@TigbemilekeOjo]

His story of essentially growing up alone because he was too poor to “bring anything to the table” is breaking my heart.

[@JJ-Toreddie]

There are million and million more who never get to know anything different. Yes, he had a good work ethic but also very lucky

[@HijoDeDios999]

@@JJ-Toreddie Not lucky at all, he always kept his faith and kept trying to improve his situation despite failing many times, no luck involved

[@OhGodRicky]

I almost cried

[@jamesclemons3815]

Same

[@motivationaltripping5938]

@@HijoDeDios999 he is lucky as fuck

[@albert0495]

Francis: "At 10 I was digging sand to make some money" Joe: "Mmm, that must have been great strength training" Francis: "I did not eat at school until I got home in the evening" Joe: "So you were already doing intermittent fasting back then, amazing!" Francis: "Sometimes while digging I dreamed about coming to America" Joe: "Yea, sure, you were visualizing...maaan that must be a great workout, Jamie dig that up!"

[@silentroad8422]

This comment should get at least 1k 👍

[@arnoldstallone938]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamespilgrim4750]

Fuckin Joe Rogan.!?!?!? Lol

[@Lol-h1g7o]

🤣🤣

[@polosprings1351]

This is perfect

[@anti-derek8151]

Fransic :"yeah I had to work in sand mining at 10 it was terrible" Joe :" It had to be a killer workout broo"

[@joeroganstrtshots881]

I was thinking the same thing

[@thatsthejobbb8587]

American/western privilege... You think these people give a fuck what pro noun people use to refer to them?😂 Western society is quickly going down the toilet when people can liken child labour to a strength and conditioning program and be completely oblivious to the garbage they're talking!!

[@haneefogs]

"Does it feels like throwing a kettlebell or some shit?"

[@whitegoodman7465]

@@thatsthejobbb8587 People in these countries are sheltered and if they lived in francis world doing all this manual labor at 10 years old, walking to school 2 hours there, 2 hours back..they would quit in 1 day. Such a huge amount of respect if someone can be successful being born in the 3rd world where thats all they know. What a strong vision he had to have at that age. Its remarkable and unfathomable. People never sit down and realize how privileged we are to even have clean running water.

[@hunterbidensvaxmandates]

@@joeroganstrtshots881 lmao u r something else

[@keyserblase1183]

"As long as you believe in something - in a dream - as long as you have a dream and believe in yourself, I think success is just a matter of time." - Francis Ngannou

[@tacoenvy]

Man when he said that he missed his childhood it hit me in the feels, cause he didn't get to have a normal childhood like most of us. Francis is a great dude.

[@TheodoreBrosevelt]

Yeah it’s crazy when you think about your childhood and it’s like mine might’ve sucked but dude literally didn’t even get the chance to have fun or do anything a child could. Sad stuff man🤧

[@718Insomniac]

The level of humbilness within this man is unbelievable.

[@bigboiidex3212]

Big facts.

[@iamuniqueism]

Humility

[@Blossompot]

Humility...but yeah

[@Alex-be6fw]

Im french.... He is not so humble when he talks in french.... He also trash talked a lot in the past...but ok its a game and maybe (I dont know him personnaly) he is cooler in private...

[@Alex-be6fw]

He also never lied about his past... This is true that he lived homeless some months even yrs in the deept North Paris/ (full of gangsters, strangers, Crack addict etc..

[@SnapnCrack]

I have never wanted to see someone win so bad.

[@kavashaman7555]

With that mindset he will “success is just a matter of time”

[@nicolbolas8758]

even if he beat stipie there is a problem after stipie huge problem, jon jones

[@BusinessOfFear]

@@nicolbolas8758 Jones isn't beating Stipe or Francis

[@bobwiner5926]

@@BusinessOfFear you must’ve forgotten who Jon Jones is

[@jonatan832]

@@bobwiner5926 Jon Jones is the greatest of all time. I think that he beats Francis as soon as takes him down. But I have a hard time seeing him beating Stipe.

[@muhammadumar4171]

This man is a prime example of hard work. That sandmine indeed gave us a diamond like Francis. Never question the purpose of life, just keep grinding and think outside the box, don't think like others, be a catalyst as only a catalyst can bring a significant change.

[@caedon6543]

Why do you say never question the purpose of life? Why not question life, and find the meaning you need to find?

[@muhammadumar4171]

@@caedon6543 The more you question your life, the more confusing and perplex it becomes. Just live everyday to your fullest and try your best. Look at Ngannou. He was working in sand mines few years back and now he is a world champ. You never know how your life will turn out to be so be content with whatever life has for you. Try your best and be happy. .

[@austinmcdonough5992]

Beautifully said friend

[@NaNa-lt1po]

That's some class-A BS..

[@MrFootballstriker]

Aren’t you Muslim? We Muslim know the purpose of life and why we are here.

[@coryhueske5245]

This guy:child labor Joe: Hell of a work out

[@desmass1]

Africans have it rough but they are way more hard working than Americans definitely I love and admire the drive that he found. Instead of being molded he became the molder

[@siilkyjohnson5779]

😭😭😭😭

[@BiscuitsMom917]

🤦

[@kareemhiland9616]

I thought same thing smh. Is joe rogan listening what he's talking bout is slave labor bro

[@marienidodo4043]

@@kareemhiland9616 child labour is different from slave labour

[@shalizzle793]

“That must have made you fucking strong!” “Ehh... yeah I’d rather not have had to mine fucking sand at age 10 but thanks Joe.”

[@Denni55]

😂😂😂 fr

[@dontrellbennett1292]

Facts lol

[@noah-uw1il]

Joe was eyeing him up like 👀

[@lustlot1747]

Hahahaaha

[@NDE108]

If you're that soft, this podcast ain't for you.

[@KeithAdam]

Both him and Stipe are great Champions outside the cage. I will be content with either one winning. These are the ideal representatives for UFC. Truly inspiring come up

[@bns434]

Good fight .

[@barisgorur8857]

This is the reason we need cardano!!!!!

[@robertlutz1978]

Well said... I still feel bad for Stipe, but really Happy for Francis.

[@maxcash2855]

Opportunity isnt given it's taken! That's the whole point of Ngannou's life story!!! Btw.. am also African

[@XPXhumble]

Nganou beat stipe

[@HakarDoski]

considering how massive and strong he is, he's got a very soothing voice.

[@brianrusberg647]

Big facts

[@alexterieur5060]

That's even scarier. If you've heard of One Piece, the character Kuma is exactly the same. A gentle and sweet monster of raw power

[@IReservedI]

@@alexterieur5060 leave that weeb shit for reddit

[@egbertandrew7074]

Same as mike Tyson

[@w花b]

@@alexterieur5060 Kuma is no more Sir.

[@frambojan]

That he is able to speak that eloquently, about such a emotionally loaded subject, in his third language speaks to his intellect. He barely has to search for words, he just pauses to gather his thoughts. I was already a fan of him as a fighter, but this interview really broadened my appreciation of him as a person.

[@MagicGirlsOnly]

“i worked the sand mines at 10 years old” joe - “woah that sounds like a great workout”

[@JG-id5vi]

Lmao

[@wesdearing2393]

What happened to rogan? 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@stevesavage4247]

It's not work, it's training - Boyka, Undisputed

[@dnbjedi]

BAHAHAHAHAAAA yess

[@al9552]

Lmao First world problems

[@hendersongalbreath1072]

Francis seems like the most Stoic, down-to-earth dude the UFC has ever seen when he's talking about things that would turn lots of people into barely-functioning sociopaths. Unbelievable strength of character and guts that most people could only dream of having. Dude is an inspiration.

[@AboveAverageNPC]

Facts upon facts upon facts. I'm blown tf away by him and his story.

[@christianarchambault6111]

Him or Fedor

[@christianarchambault6111]

Him or Fedor

[@Noir875]

And a menace, you've seen how he K.Os ppl?

[@samsonicflood]

Agree with the comment above 💯. But unfortunately with time, fame and money is now going to his head and he is becoming an unlikable character of late.....

[@Barbieee03]

He’s literally a walking champion dude is so freaking inspirational and amazing!

[@gabe_psych]

This man’s story needs a full length motion picture

[@josevanreyes]

I agree but he must be played by Danny DeVito.

[@timmc619]

Facts

[@jacobahtone220]

look up Serge Ibaka story, NBA player, OKC loved him and he loved OKC, he got his title with Toronto.

[@boost1728]

Might even be worth a miniseries

[@vivelajonny]

Because he worked labor as a young kid and then became an MMA fighter? Wow what a riveting story

[@mueez2873]

what's scary is how many people are still stuck in those conditions and didn't make it out, we're so ungrateful

[@noatak6027]

So true

[@veritazdlamini1449]

That's true fam

[@JC-tu6hc]

Fr not everyone is 6'4, 250 with 99th percentile knockout power.

[@aafhans8326]

@@JC-tu6hc ahahaha

[@samohl6862]

100% I think about this a lot, kinda feel like I don't deserve all the good that has happened in my life, because of how many others before me and now have it much worse

[@rman6572]

Dude imagine Ngannou's kids when he pulls the "when I was your age. . ." schtick and they know he's dead serious

[@RTTCTV]

😂

[@die4race]

Thank god my Father had it quite easy and didn't achieve much 😂 I can impress him really easily 😂

[@elcanariodownunder7989]

LMAO

[@jaysnowden2]

So much for my little sad crappie days.

[@godofegypt4266]

Bruh😂😂😂

[@GoDSJUiCE]

Now look at you Francis. Just made a BAG and arguably won against the boxing heavyweight world champion. You are such an inspiration! He is the definition of keep on keepin on 💯

[@kingdingaling8709]

He's clearly an intelligent guy. Despite everything thrown at him he beat the game. Total respect. His life will make a great movie at some point

[@georgiakidd7818]

💯

[@vtonyvicente102]

He just needs to become champ first & the movie will be perfect

[@bigboiidex3212]

Literally.

[@jackg2630]

100% I agree. Just look how quickly he became fluent in English.

[@kavashaman7555]

I will pay to watch that movie 💯

[@KevinSinarli]

His voice and tonality is so calm, if he makes a hypnosis video, I would fall asleep right away.

[@AnalystTosh]

Faster way to fall asleep is to have him punch you on the face 😂

[@Lewis-vg5uu]

@@AnalystTosh Lol, both have a very good point...but with the second you won't wake up.

[@AnalystTosh]

@@Lewis-vg5uu 😂 😂

[@frankmurphy5]

I want him to narrate audio books. The accent doesn't even matter.

[@dagconst1]

ASMR brought to you from the UFC from an MMA fighter LOL

[@SyprasKill]

I want Francis to read me bed time stories. He’s so soft spoken.

[@adityadatta232]

He could scare the shit out of the monsters in your closet too .

[@B3nkeii]

He is whispering the whole time, did you catch when he laughed and went into that very deep voice? Was funny, hes like a transexual trying to hide his voice

[@D3w10n]

He has really calming and relaxing voice, not really matching the fact he is basically a rampage machine

[@thenathancraig7]

He sounds like Dembe Zuma off of The Blacklist

[@francD06]

And if you cant manage to sleep with his voice, he can haymaker you into sleep without a doubt

[@francispitts9440]

This is one of those interviews that makes me glad I have Spotify now. His journey and life was incredible. He’s trying to continue something positive with the children left in Cameroon. He’s one of the most inspirational people I’ve heard in a while.

[@bigdeji]

The best part of this interview are the last few seconds when Francis says: "As long as you believe in something, I think success is just a matter of time"

[@whyfoo88]

Yes! That quote sticks with me

[@andrewgehling6566]

That quote hit me. I'm working on opening an amphitheater. There were many times I would get down on myself because it has taken a long time to get to the point of the planning that I'm at now. I've been at this for 6 years, and most days I wish it was moving along faster, but I have to keep reminding myself of why I'm doing it and sometimes that's enough to get more work done.

[@bigdeji]

@@andrewgehling6566 More power and stamina, I wish you. Push through and you will get there

[@nimkal]

You're totally right.

[@andrewgehling6566]

@@bigdeji thank you

[@juris5841]

He is just an incredible person.

[@SimplySociable]

the part where he said he didnt have friends because people saw him as worthless is really heartbreaking... im really glad to hear things worked out for him

[@cogybear]

They didn’t- he worked things out for himself

[@marioz2397]

The day Francis publishes a book, i'm buying it immediately.

[@natureisallpowerful]

The book hears him speak, its writing itself now.

[@marioz2397]

@Dach I'll give it to you after reading it.

[@marko-182]

His life is movie story

[@SoltoEsengulov]

What a Man ! What a Story ! What a Life! Dream brought him where he is now !

[@fredyscanlan]

Reality brought him to where he is now. He knew how to grasp it:)

[@brittanym2080]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/maGsanirYpmge6M

[@brittanym2080]

^^ Post Malone meets Elon Musk

[@frans7995]

what a story mark!

[@douggherkin]

DREAM !!!! ????? ....dont you mean 'GENETICS' ???

[@iMcknOnTwitch]

“I always go back to the sand mine” even with his success he goes back and visits the place that molded him. How beautiful

[@chavezunseen]

Never forget where you came from.

[@emanuel81111]

its like poetic in a way.

[@taylormcgarry470]

@@chavezunseen exactly what I was going to say lol

[@patsysadowski1546]

I think it’s more of reminder, a pilgrimage almost to the boy he was and how far he came. Accepting who you are and where you come, that was once a point of shame and from there faced with all that money and fame. It must have been so disorientating.

[@taylormcgarry470]

@@patsysadowski1546 Yea. He probably has it in back of his mind that he never wants to end up back in a situation like that or equivalent of that.. but in a way I think it's good to keep that reminder. Keep putting fuel to your fire to keep from going back to that

[@acanofswanuniversalgasligh9717]

Francis is a fighter in absolutely every sense of the word. Most of the ppl I know couldn’t have endured even half of what he’s gone through. I just hope he’s found peace

[@BrandonGiordano]

Joe: "wow that must've made you so strong and powerful" Francis: "Yeah I was actually in extreme poverty and hated my life it wasn't that cool"

[@ivespoken8902]

lol

[@nicolasalejandromedina5109]

He lacking that immigrant mentality

[@chrisredfield6274]

@@diap727 Francis said he was glad his father was rough and abusive because it gave him the mentality he needed to escape to Europe and chase his dreams. Everything about his past hardened him.

[@Pielordbrowser9]

Stankmasters Professional both of those are potentially true, not just one or the other.

[@Ryan-ys2bq]

its terrible but would Francis of been in the UFC and now well off because of it? Hardship breeds greatness in all disciplines, but look where great literature, music and art generally comes from. Not saying its good but there can be great consequences that happen

[@rajdeepnath1633]

After listening the whole podcast, his struggles, I am an instant fan of Ngannou. He is a true fighter. He faught with death, he is THE fighter.

[@bigboiidex3212]

Where can I find the full video?

[@Savage.Doomer]

@@bigboiidex3212 Spotify unfortunately.

[@GR-uc1gq]

@@bigboiidex3212 it's free on spotify

[@frankmurphy5]

I liked that he was a killer in the ring, but I had no idea of his backstory. I feel humbled.

[@momocamara]

Captain of the morraccan sea lmao

[@thomasomalley510]

This man has one of the greatest sports/life stories in all of history. I absolutely love him, look up to him and truly believe he is the GOAT. He is my inspiration whenever I don’t want to put on the wraps…

[@JulioFromBoston]

Everything about him is impressive, his story, his English, his soft-spoken manner, his punches- wow. Reminds you of how much potential there is in the world, and why we all benefit from giving everyone the tools to success that so many of us take for granted

[@fredyscanlan]

Agreed. We should listen to the quiet ones, not whoever shouts loudest:)

[@mickys333]

Agreed. Everyone should have the same opportunities. Who knows if the child dying of hunger or not getting access to proper education opportunities couldn't be some brilliant scientist, physicist or musician that could bring amazing innovation to our world. So much potential out there being wasted just because of greed.

[@vermili0n]

Very true... there’s tons of potential out there but many lack the opportunities while most people take advantage of theirs and throw it away. It’s sad we spend so much money on war and death instead of helping each other out and progressing as a species, imagine the possibilities if we ball got along and advanced instead of constantly fighting with each other?

[@goldenfoxa1810]

That's why we should have communism because of things like this

[@igormac9431]

@@vermili0n if we all got along and there was never war, we would probably still be in the stone age. War and the need to innovate in order to wage war or protect yourself is what brought us where we are. I.e. no advancements in metallurgy, no industrial revolution, no advanced science. Unfortunately that's a historical fact. Maybe humans would have still advanced , idk but I doubt it would've been this far.

[@nahhhbruhhh]

Imagine thinking you’re not good enough for friends. Shit is heartbreaking. Turning that frustration into motivation is awesome.

[@Ashley_Schaeffer]

Man that shit was hard to hear...that's heavy for a kid to deal with...

[@alexandermelcher4735]

They should record a audio book with him. Could listen for hours.

[@supremepianist]

This is the truth

[@Heatwave9000]

weirdo

[@johnnysilverhand626]

Gay

[@alexandermelcher4735]

@@johnnysilverhand626 🤣🤣🤣

[@wize1100]

Francis seems to still be healing from his rough childhood

[@Jrock420blam]

it's something you deal with forever, when you have your own kids it only changes to giving them what you couldn't. Fighting those daemons is forever

[@clarkecorvo2692]

other dude said it perfect already, but yeah.. stuff like this never fully heals, you just learn to deal with it and accept it (hopefully) at some point.

[@ridgefrost]

Nah "healing" is priviledge or white people stuff, healing would almost mean forgetting want u went through which isn't always good cuz u were using that trauma to get u through any hardships u faced/are facing and this is what most africans do, and i don't think that trauma is all that bad cuz it teaches u to value everything in life, we take alot for granted these days

[@hallow6763]

@@ridgefrost healing means to live with it idk about why you need to make it about race

[@ridgefrost]

@@hallow6763 because we don't use "healing" in Africa, bad stuff happens big deal, u use it and move on with life, its mostly americans that overly victimise themselves cuz u had some little traumatic event in your life, most times its not even really traumatic i mean there's a whole bunch of pple there claiming "trauma" cuz someone didn't use their preferred pronoun, that's mental illness

[@krisx8621]

"As long as you have a DREAM, and BELIEVE in yourself, SUCCESS is just a MATTER OF TIME" - Francis Ngannou

[@traex8325]

Believe, conceive, achieve...........shoot the fook ope mate! -bisping

[@saltyspaceman5697]

You don't get to hear from those that dreamed and believed and didn't make it ......because they didn't make it. There is a strong confirmation bias .....people think all you need is a dream and self belief. That is only part of it

[@krisx8621]

@@saltyspaceman5697 I used to think like that too but all that tends to do is give you a way out. You can put yourself in the box of 'people who didn't make it'. I would say the dream and the belief are the most important part because it keeps you oriented in a single direction and the belief keeps you going no matter what happens or how long it takes. When you listen to people who 'HAD a dream', they usually gave up at some point and declared defeat OR their idea of 'making it' changed and success became about starting a family for example, and fair enough.

[@teli3982]

Rockhold : "I am a true samurai, you just have to believe to achieve." Bisbing :"Jesus christ mate you're like a self help book, believe, achieve, shut the fuck up"

[@patrick553]

@@saltyspaceman5697 In the West, anything is possible...USA

[@joshuaburmeister592]

How terrifying is he. So soft spoken and humble but he can punch you into a new dimension

[@surajkarki3511]

Right his voice is so soothing

[@LeoLCDT]

Speak soft and hit too hard

[@Doe7251]

It's the quite ones you have to watch out for when they snap they snap.

[@timothywoods4329]

He was starting to be cocky leading up to the Stipe fight, thank Stipe for humbling him as he hasn’t gotten big headed since then.

[@potsycollins9432]

@David Sedlacek uhhh wut? Loool

[@Dan-jz3ui]

Man I'm from Gabon, which is the country right below Cameroon, and I didn't have a rough childhood like him, but I'm just so happy for him. The reality of his childhood is one so many people in my country can relate to. More blessings on that man !!!

[@giljuwu9728]

From Gabon too, that's why I'll always be rooting for this guy. I know his struggle. Ça dit quoi élément sinon

[@emiliovincent5903]

Can you do something about it?

[@Dan-jz3ui]

@@emiliovincent5903 the people in power can fix it, but they won't. Mostly because they are a bunch of corrupted people who never had to experience the life of an average citizen of their country (let alone the life of a poor one), so they have no empathy for them. I mean, their children go to the most expensive schools in Europe/USA. Their country's schools are just for the other citizens. They live in a different reality than that of their citizens. I'm not trying to generalize, but it is true that in that part of Africa, from country to country, politics are very similar.

[@Dan-jz3ui]

@Bekhan no, not at all. Not everyone has to. Like in every country you have the rich, the poor, and the "middle class". I was born in a middle class family. Also I grew up in the capital, which are usually the most developed cities in those countries. Unlike Ngannou who grew up in more of a rural area.

[@Cvbnudx]

I'm from Cameroon and I'm in the similar situation as you, I didn't have a rough childhood like he did and everything he says, is so spot on. I had friends, who I'm still friends with, and they went through the same struggles he had to go through. The mentality his got will get him anywhere. I'm so Damn PROUD that he's on here and actually speaking about it.

[@marketsamurai411]

Ngannou is such an inspiration, he has a very sound mind. His calm nature, humility is just something else. He's a great role model and not enough is done to celebrate him. His story should make the screens. Such an

[@asutoshnanda5889]

This man became the world heavyweight champion after all this shit. Nothing is impossible, keep grinding boys

[@DeepDiveDiver]

I will grind my bones into dust. Then I’ll make my strongest son to snort me up while hitting all his MaX in the LA gyms

[@goead]

@@DeepDiveDiver haha

[@DeepDiveDiver]

@@goead 2muchSauce?

[@billsussman6554]

@Dindu Nuffin You can love both of them. No need to take sides :). They're both amazing humans.

[@daveystayn9284]

Basically this, well said

[@joshv5376]

Walked 6 miles to school everyday as a middle schooler so like 12 years old and that's like the most least impressive thing he's done, deserves his own movie. He inspires the underdog in life.

[@kevinfields7500]

Oh don't you worry. He will either be in a movie or have his own movie. It's coming and I can't wait.

[@ttt9618]

My dad lived in mountains in childhood and his school was 8 miles away from his house ie 16 miles walk in mountains to reach school then head back. He used to wake up at 3am then he used to start walking at 4am and don't forget leopards bears etc.

[@RyanWillis227]

Most least?

[@yussufhussein8859]

@@kevinfields7500 he was in the new fast and furious movie.

[@ofavivianakoachere9551]

Am a Cameroonian, and I can say that it's quite common to see kids working at sand mines and construction jobs. My dad has a very similar life story as Francis, & today he's a well accomplished university professor. I can say where am from there are certain type of guys you don't mess with; those who work in sand mines, construction workers, and especially fishermen. They have herculean strength.

[@donquixoteupinhere]

Appreciate you commenting this! That’s interesting… you would say the fishermen are generally are considered more intimidating than the miners then in Cameroon? I’m from an ex-mining town in the north of England and the same goes for anyone of that descent from there, however the mines were closed a few decades ago now so people have moved into other types of work, like construction. Not trying to compare this to where you’re from just there is a shared understanding of sorts there for sure!

[@theophrastusbombastus1359]

@@donquixoteupinhere I'm also from UK and I can say the two toughest types of people I ever came across were farmers and fishermen It's hard, full-body work and it's a fool who thinks he can tango with them

[@francispitts9440]

This interview just blew me away. I’m so glad he’s doing well and still loves where he came from. The world is a better place because of people like him. Best wishes to you too Sir.

[@MarkzBaui26]

yeah in our country we dont mess with people at construction jobs thats why i was lucky to assist them one time it was damn exhausting but the physical benefits were worth it

[@Alphamaan]

I’m also part Cameroonian. My grandfather had to walk 10 miles to go to school and 10 miles to come back home. He still managed to have university degree in the 60s.

[@highhurdler]

We need a movie about this guy , so inspirational

[@Lordradost]

"I'm worth more, because I'm working." Hard fact, no excuses.

[@MikeBarbarossa]

He was working and producing resources for the world, while the other kids sat on their fat asses and played video games

[@jertdw3646]

@@MikeBarbarossa yay....child labor....yay

[@Lordradost]

@@MikeBarbarossa In Cameroon, Africa about 15 years ago? Fat asses is an American thing, videogames a Western/Asian thing. In his class most kids probably had decent means for their nations' standards. Incomparable to ours. Cameroon basically has Rural poverty, inadequate infrastructure and a struggling school system that hinders the lives of people across Cameroon. Though what I meant is the concept of hard work and effort because you are able, versus lethargic or complacent attitudes.

[@frank.e.wildcat]

"Having a job validates one as a human even though life is inherently meaningless"

[@gggbeatcanelo2985]

What bout when you have money working for you? People consider rich folk shit since they don’t need to grind like the 9-5 employees

[@ethangallup565]

"I'm not a fairy tale, I'm a fact" that was a dope quote.

[@andrewclarke6918]

Bro. Straight chills. Humble Confidence

[@JoE-kx7dw]

That was gangsta, fo sho!

[@KoldLv]

Indeed. Not many people can say the same. Very inspiring.

[@ImmortalJo3_E46]

Fr an original 🏆

[@timytumper]

Time stamp? Listened through and I guess I let it fly past me

[@dingdong5212]

If you ask me, this man is a shining example of the fortitude of the human spirit. A real role model for us all.

[@peacheskong2245]

''a shining example of the fortitude of the human spirit''...I love this

[@andresroman9544]

A freak of nature

[@masoodbeydon2907]

@@andresroman9544 disrespectful tbh

[@flapjackson6077]

Exactly!

[@heru77777]

@@andresroman9544 ur mom is a freak of nature, not francis. He's a legend!

[@Shibacentric]

Who’s here after watching him beat the Heavyweight champ of the world? Never count this man out

[@Sebastian-lv1dv]

“As long as you believe in yourself, success is just a matter of time” God damn beautiful.

[@ragemanrasta]

for someone is a matter of life time(s)

[@justadudefromfinland7212]

I guess it's beatiful if you're impressed with dull clichès.

[@kyrrenthomas8266]

WHAT AN EPISODE!!! this felt like watching an oscar winning movie. Worth every single second listening to the full thing. Man Francis is inspiring. I just hope he wins this title so I can feel like theres some good left in this world

[@rlewi2ds]

@Kyrren Thomas Exactly! Well said.

[@mohamedalahmadani5174]

Used to be on the fence before this podcast as to who I’d like to win between Stipe and Francis. Happy to say that it’s no longer a problem. Go get the title, Francis!

[@tonyrivera6230]

I couldn’t turn away.

[@chrisredfield6274]

They need to make a really well done movie about this man's life and end it with the very beginning of his rematch with Stipe.

[@AXharoth]

immigrant mentality gonna be strong in this fight

[@attakumaaanaas3kakra952]

As an African from Ghana n living in Italy I can relate to his story. Even though I did not travel here through his means but most of us hv passed tru his experience n that is why we are so strong n don't break down easily. Go brother

[@ronjeremy1232]

Why don't you make Ghana great again instead of running away

[@anonymousnameless1835]

@@ronjeremy1232 The same control you have to control your country as an individual is what he has, now please tell me what you have done to make your country great?

[@goead]

@@ronjeremy1232 You get off on being ignorant?

[@billsussman6554]

@@ronjeremy1232 Go back to your bridge, troll.

[@horaciogonzalez4070]

@@ronjeremy1232 you sound like you are protecting your country at all might lol.

[@Pito_Sauce]

Francis life story is so unbelievable if it were made into a movie I would think it’s ludicrous. He has insane self belief in work ethic, I think that’s his strongest characteristic by far. His athleticism pales in comparison of his mental fortitude, and he’s a phenomenal athlete.

[@franzusgutlus54]

You know it is a gripping story when Joe doesnt interrupt you every 20 seconds.

[@GNWP67]

Damn!! You nailed it.

[@user-fg7ts1xg7w]

Maybe the fact he’s hand is more powerful than a sledge hammer plays into it aswell 😂

[@ripevanwinkle494]

Francis is probably a very smart dude, English is his third language and he’s doing good for someone who couldn’t understand English for shit like 4 years ago.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

For real! Imagine jumping from country to country learning their languages and adapting to the culture on top of trying to be a world champion fighter.

[@SM-ft2jv]

He comes across highly intelligent for sure

[@TheDHM3007]

“Probably” he is !

[@perrinmuma]

Cameroon is actually like Canada.... bilingual country in both English and French. Francis is from a french speaking region but he's always heard some English in the towns....I'm guessing that eased his learning

[@j_gibbon]

Imagine if he got the education at a early age what else he may have been but he's definitely intelligent.

[@BinoBaba]

Francis Ngannou : Scariest heavyweight currently. Gentlest ASMR artist in the future. I am calling it.

[@Dtown3]

Probably scariest HW the UFC has seen to date. Can’t think of anyone whose KO power is so feared and devastating

[@9jasports327]

@MegaSkilla Bushman scare prank kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpC2f2WsjNacZrc Bushman

[@karimshebeika8010]

@@Dtown3 ye interesting whatever, BUT IMAGINE HIM READIN YOU AN AUDIOBOOK

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

I appreciate that Ngannou is giving a voice to the humanity of so many voiceless, nameless people. When you see immigrants at the border, any border, think about this man. They aren't there for a handout or a vacation, they are there out of desperation. This story is happening all over Africa, Central America, and Asia. All of them are people with hopes and dreams.

[@amacali2319]

amen!

[@realJesseGray]

This man is the exception, not the rule, your observation is incorrect.

[@nonono9194]

So the entire world can come to Europe and North America then? Idgaf who they are nobodies trekking to China or Japan or Saudi Arabia it's all Europe and USA, funnily they're the two places with a certain majority demographic 🤔🤔 only those areas are the places where the entire world is entitled to come

[@maxwell759]

​@@realJesseGraywhat makes you so sure?

[@nathanmccowan899]

you cant say everyone at the border is there for desperation. we cant just let anybody into america or else we will crumble from the inside... which we are. alot of people are there for illegal activities aswell but of course a good majority is people that are desperate.

[@Wil_Dasovich]

Wow what a powerful story 😳

[@roiroi2923]

@Wil Dasovich yeah amazing story, Ngannou's life is a miracle🔥🔥🔥

[@carlantoniogeneroso9912]

Never thought you watch joe rogan will devaughn 😄

[@ibrahim--]

This made me realize how ungrateful i am

[@JH4RPlp]

I was gonna like this comment but it has 420 likes so I left it unchanged

[@larrylime4132]

@@roiroi2923 Less of a miracle story and more of a story of detication, perseverance and self belief.

[@LtDansLegs69]

God damn this shit made my cry, he seems so humble. I grew up with money an I'm an idiot. I'm crying. God bless this man, I'm a fan for life

[@arconic1292]

Honestly such a triumphant person he’s overcome all this hardship and is still soft spoken I couldn’t stop tearing up

[@adonnisblac5663]

Having been born and partially raised in Africa, I never experienced even 1% of what his talking about, I was privileged asf damn this is inspiring and motivating

[@theblackmonk3153]

What country you from

[@adonnisblac5663]

@@theblackmonk3153 uganda 🇺🇬

[@theblackmonk3153]

@@adonnisblac5663 dope I’m from the us I’m black American but I did a dna test a few years back

[@raikked]

For real man, I was born in Kenya 🇰🇪 and never had to do anything close to what he experienced. I know I’m privileged bc the country currently has a 55% unemployment rate w most people living on a literal dollar a day.

[@zakariaabdeloissah4209]

@SjosJenq TV li ztet felmghrib iztet finma

[@goodmood3374]

I’m so grateful for this man. The ignorance to what millions of people experience in Africa kills me. I grew up there and my appreciation for “small things” in western culture like running water and a roof that doesn’t leak etc. Wil never go away. Much love!

[@Afrodulcys]

Aje seh 😂😂 Omo rain dey fall now sef house Dey leak 😂😂😂😂

[@itslitallday4361]

It will go away … blk ppl will be great

[@superchickensoup]

The ignorance kills you? Really, why? Do you know everything about every hardship in every country? I think the answer is no. I also think you will find that actually the west is pretty aware of people's hardship in various countires, but we don't dwell on it because it's not really relevant to us and also we can't change something in a different country that is controlled by different leaders. Take that big fat chip off your shoulder and just crack on with life

[@RijuChatterjee]

@@superchickensoup Nah, I think it's more about white people being entitled brats and posting weird shit on Twitter with zero context of what the world really is.

[@coreytrevor6276]

His comment gives more perspective to the tribulations of faceless people you’ll never see in 1000 lifetimes. Some people come from such lowly conditions and upbringings that just the thought of being able to eat breakfast before school is foreign because he’ll be so hungry by 2 pm that he will have to leave to find something to eat. And we in the civilized world, complain on social media about our being victims of circumstance, as we type on iPhone that costs 1000$, which is like 2-3 years salary in some places in Africa. Some peoples best days of their lives would be comparable to 99% of the worlds population’s worst days on earth. Some people complain when they eat steak a bit overcooked. Some people eat meat from a rat a few times a year. Perspectives.

[@harrypoosie3035]

I have a special kind of respect for people like this dude. Some people here in America think they “come from nothing”. This dude came from nowhere, with nothing, knowing absolutely nothing. Made it to the top of the world and been through everything this world can throw at him. He can teach the world something about prosperity.

[@Blobbyo25]

And he's obviously a smart dude, even just going off the speed at which he picked up english. In 2 years he's gone from needing a translator to being able to speak on a podcast with zero issues.

[@tigerhood6830]

I agree the fact your born in America your already levels above this guy in just opportunity.

[@harrypoosie3035]

@@tigerhood6830 there’s no denying that fact. People don’t realize the opportunities they have just because they’re American. I know family members who used their SSI to retire in another country, and they live like kings.

[@kwamesolo3315]

@@tigerhood6830 💯🙌🏾

[@wesleymartins5970]

@@harrypoosie3035 It's very easy for an american to live like a king somewhere else. Retired, or just teatching english.

[@JB50713]

He seems like such a sweetheart and appreciates absolutely everything he has.

[@MrJaekub]

Francis is officially in my top 10 favourite humans of the world.

[@veisky4966]

The speech of Francis gives me motivation. So humble guy.

[@lj6469]

This clip is longer than Francis' last 5 fights.

[@atanasiazz]

And the whole podcast is x5 times longer than Francis' entire fighting career.

[@somuch86]

This comment had me in tears 🤣🤣🤣

[@randomuser5831]

Mr 250th like right here

[@leonardu6094]

I don't watch fights on tv. Is he a good fighter?

[@logansayre8521]

He's the most terrifying man in there... Look up some clips

[@pablojoaquin6443]

6:20 frustration to motivation 14:10 hopes and dreams in the mines 15:00 lucky to have a dream, those people dont dream, they gave up 16:15 goes back to motivate, trascends. "You motivate us" 18:00 As long as you have a dream

[@mkl4705]

get a job

[@gggfff685]

@@mkl4705 go work on the sand mines.

[@antspineaha6844]

One of the only fighters on the ufc roster who is truly humble.

[@jojostar7973]

@Mr Sloth mayweather? Humble?

[@mazenmuthanna5401]

@Mr Sloth You mean the two biggest trash talkers in combat sports ever ??

[@cali9460]

Man this is so heartbreaking to hear, when he was talking about not having friends I started crying, because I was extremely thankful to have a nice group of friends and couldn't imagine having to go through school all alone and wanting a friendship that's so sad. Hope he has found friendships since then.

[@AC_Twig]

It’s painful just speaking from experience. The feeling of so many people around you and yet not a soul notices your existence. Simple things such as lunch time and walking in the hallways becomes anxiety inducing when you have absolutely no one to walk/sit with. Fire drills are the worst as everyone around you is talking and you don’t know where to stand or what to do as you have no one to talk with. Constantly being alone in the world while everyone around you seems to know everyone yet they never speak to you. I hope anyone who reads my words can go out and make a new friend today.. you never know you might save that persons life in more than one way. Stay healthy and safe king’s👑

[@cali9460]

@@AC_Twig I'm sorry to hear that 😔

[@synaestesia-bg3ew]

What don't you become his friend 😂

[@Jensth]

Imagine having lived through that, and have 0 hate or anger in you. He speaks so softly about everything. Life has tought this gentle giant gratitude and humility. Bless him!

[@MrHenhen5]

This guy is a true warrior. He's been through so much hell, but he escaped and made something of his life in a big way. I mean hes a huge, powerful guy who's been through hell and punches people for a living... Yet he's a nice guy.

[@bannedone3ice138]

Exactly ! He looks like a really decent guy.

[@shark4sk]

His voice is completely opposite to his looks

[@bigboiidex3212]

He's fuckin legend.

[@WardenOfTerra]

Francis genuinely deserves the biggest push by the UFC that they've ever given anyone, to show the world just how hard he's worked throughout his entire life. Words can't describe the amount of respect I have for this individual.

[@shiyanson]

As a British man I don't want fury to lose. But I want francis to win more. His story is humbling. From a life where survival was the the days goal. To being a world champion he has the most reason to gloat but is so humble it's inspiring in many ways

[@CloudianMH]

Fury is as British as adesanya is Chinese man.

[@11andrewdenny11]

You got your wish Fury technically didn't lose but Ngannou definitely won

[@ajimifolau8167]

Ngannou won our hearts. He is a champion in my eyes. Fury can take the win

[@ski-mask-the-slump-god]

ngannou won

[@xAGiiL3UnTiTL3D]

@@CloudianMHfury was born and raised in England tf u smoking?

[@samaden250]

He defied all odds thrown his way and finally ended up bringing "more to the table" than the rest of them. Story of a true Champ

[@reservoirfrogs2177]

Except Stipe is still the champ

[@eldraque1946]

What a fuckin legend! Love this guy

[@samaden250]

@@reservoirfrogs2177 Not anymore 😁😁😁

[@cositalabestia17]

This man's voice is so chill he could do ASMR. He kinda already does it by putting people to sleep.

[@cositalabestia17]

UPDATE: damn he just put Stipe to sleep. Truly an ASMR artist.

[@Tyler-yv2zq]

@@cositalabestia17 Amazing

[@florenciarodriguez9861]

🤣🤣🤣

[@simonbellamy67]

Very good lol....

[@Cdubz2065]

Lol poor stipe man I'm a big fan of his but I can't help but laugh at the banter resulting from his KO loss😭😂